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> Racing Shoes, nice alternative found
Trekkor
post Jul 13 2004, 11:51 PM
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I'm looking for some nimble shoes, right?

I go to the race track and look at the $120-$180 pairs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)

The guy says: " Let me give you a little advice. Go buy wrestling shoes. They are exactly the same as karting shoes".

I went to SportMart in Vacaville on Sat afternoon and found Nike's for $40. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)

Very good fit. They feel like stiff socks.

I put them on in the parking lot and drove to Winters, over the hill on 128 to Lake Berryessa and into Napa. SPIRITED ALL THE WAY.

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post Jul 14 2004, 06:25 AM
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Yup and if you want to whipp someones ass you are all set. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)
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post Jul 14 2004, 08:22 AM
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heheh, my racing shoes

*converse all stars
*vans old skools......
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post Jul 14 2004, 12:04 PM
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wrestling shoes


Do they have rubber soles and if so how thick?

We need a picture Mr. T.
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post Jul 14 2004, 12:17 PM
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I've seen guys wearing them at autox's. Always found it odd that a Mustang driver needs to change shoes to drive the course. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

But I guess it looks faster, therefore it is faster... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

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post Jul 14 2004, 01:04 PM
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Yeah, the wrestling shoes are pretty much the same thing. Alternatively, Puma has started selling speedcats through local retailers, and they are basically a lowtop racing shoe, and more comfortable imho than the wrestling shoes all around.
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post Jul 14 2004, 04:04 PM
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What about the Piloti that Griot's Garage has been pushing? They look ok though my preferance is a leather moc style.

Normally I just wear my well broken in Sperry Boat Shoes.
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post Jul 14 2004, 04:49 PM
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The piloti's look a little bulkier to me, but I don't know about their comfort level.
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post Jul 14 2004, 06:30 PM
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What about the Piloti that Griot's Garage has been pushing?


I had pilotis...there is nothing about them makes them any better or worse than any other driving shoe Ive owned...

but please dont buy them from Griots...Im sure you can get them for much less than the price you see in griots... that is if you want to buy them

Ive seen lots of guys use wrestling shoes at DE's Aisics etc..

You cant race with wrestling shoes... well maybe you could, but if they ever scrut you you may be SOL
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post Jul 14 2004, 06:50 PM
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Simpson Lowtops are reasonable at $79 list
Simpson Lowtops
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post Jul 14 2004, 07:03 PM
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thanks for the link Sean...those are pretty reasonable...and they have Nomex® liners, which the wrestling shoes do not have (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
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post Jul 14 2004, 07:03 PM
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If you want good racing shoes that are cheap go with the adidas tuscany gt, monza, or monaco. They can all be had for under $80 and they look great. The tuscany's are lowtop but the monza and monaco are high tops.


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post Jul 14 2004, 07:12 PM
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Jul 14 2004, 05:03 PM)
thanks for the link Sean...those are pretty reasonable...and they have Nomex® liners, which the wrestling shoes do not have (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

I've always wondered why I bother wearing Nomex socks when the engine is behind me. I guess if I run straight into a wall they might come in handy, but I'd probably have more problems at that point than socks will cure. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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post Jul 14 2004, 07:14 PM
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ummm.....gas tank sitting damn near on top of your feet ??? a crash could cause leakage???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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post Jul 14 2004, 07:40 PM
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If you bike, try using your biking shoes - works great for me since you have a much narrower shoe and reinforced sole it makes heel and toeing much easier. Of course I'm assuming your bike soles are flat and not the clip on/quick release kind.
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post Jul 14 2004, 08:23 PM
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Yep... wrestling shoes.... Big 5
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post Jul 14 2004, 11:29 PM
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I've driven in these for about one hour so far and they are very comfortable.

They are extremly lightweight also. When I pick up the shoebox it feels like the box is empty.

Randal, firm rubber soles, semi flexible.

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post Jul 14 2004, 11:31 PM
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post Jul 15 2004, 12:31 AM
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I drive with Adidas Sambas - they are an indoor soccer shoe that's been around since the 80's. Thin soles, comfortable and narrow.



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post Jul 15 2004, 09:08 AM
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